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- [veyg]
- /veɪg/
- /veɪɡ/
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- [veyg]
- /veɪg/
Definitions of vaguely word
- adjective vaguely not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises. 1
- adjective vaguely indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster. 1
- adjective vaguely not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague shapes in the dark; vague murmurs behind a door. 1
- adjective vaguely not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain: a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague. 1
- adjective vaguely (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person. 1
- adjective vaguely (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding: a vague stare. 1
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Origin of vaguely
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; (< Middle French) < Latin vagus wandering
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Parts of speech for Vaguely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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vaguely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vaguely
adv vaguely
- darkly — so as to appear dark.
- gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- hazily — characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.
- indecisively — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- indefinably — not definable; not readily identified, described, analyzed, or determined.
adverb vaguely
- absently — in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively
- abstractedly — lost in thought; deeply engrossed or preoccupied.
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
- confusingly — causing or tending to cause confusion: a confusing attempt at explanation.
- dimly — not bright; obscure from lack of light or emitted light: a dim room; a dim flashlight.
Antonyms for vaguely
adv vaguely
- admittedly — You use admittedly when you are saying something which weakens the importance or force of your statement.
- apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
- audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- come what may — to approach or move toward a particular person or place: Come here. Don't come any closer!
adverb vaguely
- distinctly — in a distinct manner; clearly: Speak more distinctly.
- evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
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